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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 227.09 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 227.09 and 150.92 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 227.09 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/227.09 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 227.09 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 34,270.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,270.53/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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